Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Vocabulary
Miscellaneous
100
What was Holden’s reply to Phoebe about why he “got the ax” again at Pencey? (p167)
It was the worst school he ever went to. It was full of phonies.
100
What made Holden’s mom suspicious when she talked to Phoebe? (p 177)
She saw Phoebe's light on and she smelled cigarette smoke.
100
Why did Holden go to Mr. Antolini’s house? (p 181)
He was broke and needed a place to stay.
100
Name a synonym for the word “ostracizing”. (p 166)
exclude. shun. spurn. reject.avoid. ignore. banish.
100
The title of this novel comes from Holden’s misunderstanding about what? (p 173)
Holden mistakes the title of a poem for a song. He changes the words a bit.
200
Who was James Castle? (p170)
James Castle was a boy at Pencey who was bullied into committing suicide.
200
How did Phoebe try to help Holden before he left the apartment? (p 179)
She lent him her Christmas shopping money.
200
Why does Holden leave Mr. Antolini’s house early? (p 192)
He caught Mr. Antolini stroking his head while he slept.
200
Phoebe is taking “belching lessons”. Demonstrate what she is trying to learn. (p 174)
student should burp!
200
What does Holden give Phoebe before he leaves the apartment? (p 180)
His hunting hat.
300
What does Holden think about James Castle? (p 170)
Holden likes that James Castle stood up for himself. He probably sees James as not phony.
300
Why did Phoebe’s voice sound funny during her talk with Holden? (p 179)
She was sad that Holden would probably miss her play.
300
What does Holden dislike the most about the Oral Expression class? (pp. 184-185)
Holden doesn't like for people to stick to the point too much.
300
In Oral Expression class, people yell, “digression!” often. What does this mean? (p 183)
To stray away from the main subject. To go off-topic.
300
What is the connection between James Castle and Mr. Antolini? (p 174)
Mr. Antolini picked James up and carried him to the infirmary after he died.
400
What does Holden remember about Mr. Spencer in chapter 22? (p168)
Mr. Spencer was phony when he got walkthroughs from his boss in class.
400
What does Phoebe do while dancing that amuses Holden? (p 175)
She stands quietly between songs and waits, patiently and seriously.
400
What does Mr. Antolini say is the difference between mature & immature men? (p188)
Immature men want to die nobly for a cause. Mature men want to live humbly for one.
400
Mr. Antolini asks a “pedagogical” question. What does that mean? (p 184)
Pedagogical means having to do with teaching.
400
Why doesn’t Holden want to be a lawyer like his dad? (p 172)
Basically, you'd never know if you were phony or not.
500
What two things does Holden say he likes in chapter 22? (p170)
Holden likes the two nuns he met and James Castle. He also likes Allie and talking to Phoebe.
500
What did Holden do that scared Phoebe, just before he left the apartment? (p179)
Holden started crying uncontrollably.
500
Why does Mr. Antolini say school “…isn’t education. It’s history. It’s poetry.”? (p189)
Teaching works in a circle. You learn from the past, then spread the knowledge to future generations.
500
Explain the difference between “dying nobly for a cause” and “living humbly for one”? (p 188)
Dying nobly: the world praises you for your "amazing" deeds. Living humbly:going through life without thinking you are too important.
500
What does it mean, in Holden’s mind, to be “the Catcher in the Rye”? (p 173)
Holden would love to watch over children and make sure they are safe. He wants to protect them from growing up / losing their childhood innocence.
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